Sinead O'Dwyer Wins Fashion Award

Tullamore College student, Sinéad O'Dwyer, has won first prize in the “Reinvent Fashion” award, run by the third-level institution Griffith College.

The competition asked Ireland’s fashion designers of the future to research, design and construct one outfit using second-hand garments to remake a one off original for Spring Summer 2009 or Autumn Winter 2009. The brief raised awareness of sustainable design through reuse of unwanted clothing and through this environmental initiative students are compelled to develop their creativity and design talents.

Sinéad beat a total of 150 students from all over Ireland who entered the competition, which was open to Transition, Fifth and Sixth Year students.

(Article courtesy of the Offaly Independent.)

Photo right: Sinéad receiving her award from Jane Leavey, Director of Fashion at Griffith College. Also in photo is a model wearing Sinéad's winning creation.